Know Your Rights
Criminal defense notes — what the charges mean and what to do next.
Criminal Lawyer Consultation Checklist: 10 Items
Use this criminal lawyer consultation checklist to prepare for a defense meeting,…
7 Pretrial Release Mistakes That Can Cost You
Pretrial release mistakes can put your freedom at risk. Learn what to…
Grand Jury Investigation Guide: What to Do
Our grand jury investigation guide explains subpoenas, secrecy, indictments, and early defense…
California Mental Health Diversion Is Changing in 2027: What AB 46 Means for Penal Code § 1001.36
Learn how upcoming changes to mental health diversion may affect criminal cases,…
Phone Search Challenges in California Criminal Cases
Phone search challenges can determine whether texts, photos, location data, and app…
Can Texts Prove Intent in a Criminal Case?
Can texts prove intent? Learn how Los Angeles prosecutors use messages, what…
Federal Sentencing: What Happens Before the Judge
Federal sentencing can turn on guideline calculations, evidence, and preparation. Learn what…
7 Best Ways to Avoid Probation Violations
Learn the best ways avoid probation violations in Los Angeles, including reporting,…
What Firearm Charges Require Prosecutors to Prove
Facing firearm charges in Los Angeles? Learn what prosecutors must prove, which…